Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Sun-dried broccoli leaves


This is Kenshiro's latest favorite;
Sun dried Broccoli leaves (KAWAI 525 yen)

She absolutely goes CRAZY!! making her piggy sounds and demanding them with her paws.

In regard to both treats and supliments for Kenshiro, most of them come from Japan. That's partly because I'm a Japanese, but more than that, environment surrounding rabbits are very advanced in Japan. I usually order them on line and have them delivered to my parents' home in time for my holiday.

Though it's been not too long since rabbits has become part of family compared to dogs and cats, rabbits are definitely very popular pet to have there and they have established themselves as "very important family members". Thus owners demand better and healthier stuff for their rabbits just myself, and the rabbit-related industryhas grown so big.

Most of Japanese products sold in HK are made by major companies,(dominated by one company) and they are, as all Japanese imported stuff sold in HK, so expensive after almost 50% mark-up!! But to be honest, their products may be "not the best option" for rabbits even if they may like them.

There are lots of other options, such as products made by smaller, but rabbit-exclusive companies. They know rabbits' real nutritious need very well and make really great healthy stuff.
Just like us human, rabbit produts are going organic, natural, no addtives.

Description of Sun-Dried Broccoli Leaves:
- Leaves from the licenced farmers in NASU highlands (那須高原).
beautiful countryside north west of Tokyo, surrounded by mountain range.
- Sun-dried under the natural sun light.
- no additives/ no colouring.
- Rich in Vitamin A (beta carotene), said to be helpful in maintaining internal organs and prevention for aging.

I normally give her half of the leaf (whole leaf can be quite huge), as a treat when she's behaving very well or during her play time with me.

Rating (out of 5) by KENSHIRO : ★★★★★

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